Why we will Sleep Out on Nov 17th
Another Reason we do this!
As many of you know Covenant House helps kids all over North and Central America. Not only do we provide many supportive services but we provided a safe haven for our kids from gangs and sex traffickers ,,, In the US we serve kids who are 18-21. Some of which have adorable kids who we need must and gladly help. Recently my daughter went with a delegation and visited Covenant House in Guatemala. There she was able to work with and help many girls/kids some of who were only 14 &15 years old. I will share a story in her words which underscores once again, “why we do what we do” !
“On Thursday I met a 14 year old girl who was the life of the party, who spent the full 30 minutes in our workshop being sassy and silly and cracking jokes. On Friday she found me and handed me this perfect little soul, her 10 month old son. Nothing can prepare you for the moment you realize that an amazing beautiful child is handing you HER OWN child. She wasn't ready to be a mother, she didn't ask to be a mother and it certainly hasn't been easy, but she still finds it in her to joke and laugh and most importantly, love. Amigas por siempre mi cariño, love you forever “ Erin.
So proud of Erin and so proud of that little girl. I am so happy Covenant House is around to provide a safe haven for all these kids.
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